Experience Queensland’s largest outdoor sculpture exhibition as SWELL Sculpture Festival returns to Currumbin Beach from 11–20 September 2026. Set along the stunning ocean walkway from Currumbin Beach to Flat Rock, this much‑loved festival showcases over 80 large‑scale contemporary sculptures created by local, national and international artists . Families can wander the beachfront, discovering awe‑inspiring artworks […]
The Gold Coast's happiest festival is back, and it's bringing the beats, the glitter and all the good vibes. Kidchella returns 12 to 13 September with two jam-packed days of FREE family fun. For one epic weekend, Surfers Paradise transforms into the ultimate beachside festival for kids. Dance to live DJ beats, spin high on […]
Set against the island paradise backdrop of Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island), this multi-artform festival provides the special opportunity to experience the continuing culture of the Nughi, Nunukul, and Goenpul clans of Quandamooka firsthand. The gathering will showcase a diverse lineup of cultural activities, Kunjiel (corroboree/ traditional dance), music performances, food, weaving, arts, crafts, markets, workshops, […]
Celebrate the newly upgraded Paradise Point Parklands playground with a free morning of family fun! After months of work, the playground upgrade is almost complete. To mark the occasion, there will be a free community celebration – and everyone’s invited. With its striking blue play structures and underwater-inspired design, this much-loved part of the parklands […]
ArtLab workshops respond to HOTA Gallery exhibitions, providing kids with the opportunity to explore ideas, materials and techniques and create unique artworks of their own. Let’s celebrate the opening of Minna Gilligan: True Colours with a decorative decoupage workshop. Minna Gilligan is known for her colourful collages of favourite things: cakes, butterflies, flowers and games. […]
Come along on Saturday, 12 September from 12pm–3pm and discover everything your local aquatic centre has to offer! With free admission and plenty happening throughout the afternoon, it’s the perfect opportunity to bring the whole family along for some fun. Explore their Swim School, Squad program, Splash Pad, Inflatable Parties, City Memberships, Multiroom Hire and […]
Ashton Entertainment are bringing together ALL your favourite food trucks, dessert cravings and homegrown retailers to one place – and for one night only! 🍦 Sweet treats 🍔 Loaded eats 🛍️ Home grown retailers 🎁 Giveaways on-site 🎸 Live Music 🔅 Eat all night with tables, chairs & lighting through the grounds! FIND OUT MORE
What better way to spend an evening than outdoors watching a movie under the stars! The City of Gold Coast Movies Under the Stars program is free, family-friendly fun on offer from September 2026 through to April 2027 right across the city. Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic or take advantage of delicious […]
Main Beach Street Festival is coming to the Gold Coast this September! This FREE event will be a unique opportunity to bring together the local community, businesses, and residents in a great Tedder Avenue celebration. Featuring live music, food, fashion, flowers, & cars, this is a community celebration not to be missed! FIND OUT MORE
You’re invited into a world of imagination where things are wonderfully strange and delightfully unexpected. Dive into a vibrant program of performances, free daily activities, immersive installations, and hands-on workshops at HOTA these school holidays. With something new to discover every day, one visit is never enough… well, not for a true adventurer! This is your chance to imagine, explore, and […]
Queen Bee and Worker Bee must work together to rebuild their hive after it’s destroyed by a bushfire, but things never quite go to plan… This enchanting production combines circus, theatre, dance, live music, and acrobatics to bring the story vividly to life. Celebrating collaboration, resilience, and care for the environment, it inspires empathy, creativity, […]
In the hands of Junkyard Beats, ordinary household items are transformed into extraordinary musical instruments, and unwanted junk comes alive in exciting and surprising ways. The Box Show excites the imagination of children and adults alike. We follow four characters during their daily activities in a world made of cardboard boxes and junk. The contents […]
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